The Directorate General of Training (DGT) in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India initiated Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) in 1950 for
imparting skills in various vocational trades to meet the skilled manpower requirements for technology and industrial growth of the country. This scheme, the most important in the field of vocational training, conducted under the aegis of National Council for Vocational Training, has been shaping craftsmen to meet the existing as well as future manpower need, through the vast network of Industrial Training Institutes in the various states/union territories in the country.

ATo create a skilled and technically qualified workforce with moral background who would contribute to the growth and development of the nation.
To provide quality training to all possible people so as to reduce unemployment.

Mission

To facilitate training as per the Craftsmen Training Scheme and to promote technically qualified community upholding moral and genuine human values.